Hillary vs. Clinton

During a few recent speaking engagements I received criticism from questioners for referring to Hillary Clinton as Hillary and not calling Barack Obama, Barack. Interesting point. Was I, as the questioners implied, being sexist? The answer became clear last Sunday at the Clinton delegate selection caucus in Tiburon. There I noticed that the New York senators campaign signs proclaim Hillary for President. Not Hillary Clinton or Clinton. The Rodham name is nowhere and the Clinton name only appears in the web address on the signs. The same goes for her website and most printed campaign material. Clearly the campaign wants the Hillary name to predominate. Its a subtle appeal to women while avoiding any troublesome association with her husband.